Columbia County Burn Ban
The Columbia County burn ban has been lifted. At this time, there are no burn bans across Arkansas after the recent rains.
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Funding Denied
The City of Magnolia’s request for funding improvements at East Side Park, has been declined by the State. Mayor Parnell Vann said “The city is successful with other grants, but it seems that is not the case with Parks grants” “I will visit with the (City Council) in the near future to see if they want to move forward with the city
MRMC Welcomes Dr. Kevin Rudder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Magnolia Regional Medical Center is excited to announce the addition of Dr. James Kevin Rudder, Orthopedic Surgeon, to its medical team. Dr. Rudder will begin seeing patients in the Magnolia Surgical Clinic on April 19, 2021. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone of Dr. Rudder’s skill and reputation relocate to
Limited Spectators To Be Allowed at SAU Indoor Athletic Events
(by Jacob Pumphrey, SAU Athletics) Mulerider Athletics to Allow Limited Spectator Capacity Inside W.T. Watson Center Southern Arkansas, per updated GAC policy, to allow groups of four on player/coach pass list inside W.T. Watson Center for M/W Basketball, Volleyball; multiple events on same night to be split into sessions. MAGNOLIA, Ark. –
Clarification of New Drain Plug Removal Regulation
AGFC Fisheries Division staff have received numerous questions regarding the new regulation that went into effect January 1, 2021 regarding the mandatory removal of boat drain plugs, which includes things like livewell, ballast tanks, etc. Code 37.10 reads as follows: All aquatic vessel drain plug(s), including, but not limited to, bilges,
Additional Arrests in 16-year-old’s murder
Two additional suspects were arrested late Thursday evening in the December 4th homicide of a 16-year-old male at Preston Apartments in Magnolia. Arrested were 20-year-old Marquese Porchia of Stephens and a 17 year old juvenile, also of Stephens. Both are charged with first degree murder, with first appearance scheduled for 11:00 this (Friday)
16-Year-Old Killed in Magnolia
A 16-year-old boy from Magnolia was killed Friday night in Magnolia. Magnolia Police Chief Todd Dew released the following information at 2:45 p.m. Saturday: “On December 4th, 2020 at approximately 10:52 p.m., Central Dispatch received a 911 call from a person reporting gun shots at Preston Apartments on Renfroe Street in
Thanks to MASH Donors
Thanks to everyone who donated Friday in our annual MASH (Make a Smile Happen) donation drive. This year’s drive benefitted The Call and many foster children in Columbia and Lafayette counties. The community was very generous. Again, thank you! Many of the items on the children’s wish lists were filled and you made many smiles
Panthers Host Greenbrier in 2nd Round Playoffs
The Magnolia Panthers will host the Greenbrier Panthers at 7 p.m. on Friday, November 20th in the second round of the 5A State Football Championships. The Magnolia Panthers beat Pea Ridge 56-21 last Friday, and Greenbrier was a 43-28 winner over Brookland. Tickets will ONLY be sold online. You will NOT be able to purchase
Clean up the decoys to help prevent the spread of invasive species
There is Giant Salvinia in Lake Columbia and Lake Erling. Please clean, drain and dry to prevent the spread to other bodies of water. Oct. 14, 2020 Randy Zellers Assistant Chief of Communications LITTLE ROCK – With fall colors beginning to show, many duck clubs and duck hunters are busy organizing, packing, repacking and reorganizing their
